The RockWatch Returns: Carved from the Heart of the Alps
When seasons shift and snow begins to melt, the land reveals what the years have hidden: traces of the past, shaped by nature, waiting to be seen again. It is in this quiet moment of return that the Tissot RockWatch makes its way back into the light, born from the granite of the Swiss Alps and from an era when Tissot dared to shape time from stone.
Since 1853, the Maison has honoured the passing seasons with precision, patience, and passion. Just as water carves its path through granite, shaping valleys over millennia, Tissot sculpts moments that endure, leaving its mark through history.
When Tissot Brought the Beauty of the Swiss Alps to Light…
In 1985, Tissot launched the very first watch made of granite from the Swiss Alps. This brilliant idea – however extremely challenging to achieve due to the instability of the material chosen – took a whole decade to conceive. The industrial process (including the design of specific machines and tools) that would turn a simple piece of rock into the most precious watch was the first step to take. This wonderful adventure took the whole world by surprise and beguiled customers rushing to the boutiques. Everyone wanted to acquire their own piece of Switzerland – a symbol of the uniqueness, enhanced with the best of Swiss Made savoir-faire. In the blink of an eye, the RockWatch became an icon worldwide.
Years later, this emblematic figure, reborn from the raw beauty of the Alps, emerges in a limited edition of 999 pieces. Presented in an exclusive collector box designed to resemble a block of granite, the packaging evokes the rugged Alpine spirit reinforcing the watch’s connection to its mountainous origins. Available only at select points of sale, each watch is a rare echo of the original, representing both a chapter of Tissot’s story and a piece of Switzerland itself.
From mountain peaks to your wrist
Rising above the noise of everyday life, the Jungfrau cuts through the clouds at 4,158 meters. From this majestic peak, a remarkable story unfolds. As alpine tunnels were carved, a secret was unearthed: granite shaped over millennia, hidden from sight until now. This very stone, extracted from the Jungfrau, becomes the soul of the RockWatch. From the mountain’s concealed heart, Tissot remains true to its spirit of innovation, sculpting the RockWatch. Transforming raw granite into refined Ø38mm cases requires acute technical mastery, a delicate balance of strength and finesse. What begins deep within the earth emerges as a timepiece of rare character, a quiet marvel that carries the mountain’s legacy on the wrist.
A Legacy Shaped in Stone
While the original 1985 RockWatch featured red and yellow hands inspired by alpine trail markers, this new edition opts for nickel-plated hands, subtle and timeless, evoking the enduring sophistication of alpine stone. This refined detail complements the 38mm granite case, which is paired with a supple black leather strap, offering contrast and comfort. The sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating is an upgrade from the original mineral glass. This provides enhanced durability while protecting the integrated dial which maintains a seamless visual flow between stone and glass.
Remaining faithful to the first RockWatch, the granite is sourced from the Swiss Alps. Inside, a quartz movement powers the watch, chosen for its accuracy and reliability and for its lightness, making it the ideal companion to the weight and solidity of granite. With this new RockWatch, past and present converge, and the essence of the Alps lives on.
